Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated probable liability for a supplier quality issue, minimum	$ 2.2
Estimated probable liability for a supplier quality issue, maximum	6
Accrued product liability	2.2
Reimbursement receivable from supplier	2.2
Expense for asbestos-related litigation	$ 0.1	$ 0.2

Product Liability Contingency, Reimbursement, Receivable

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Increase in asbestos and environmental reserve based on known and estimated costs of settling insured claims and costs incurred in the claims settlement process, net of estimated reinsurance recoveries.

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-Publisher FASB

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Present value of the estimated aggregate accrual for damages arising from third-party use of the entity's product(s) or process(es) as of the balance sheet date (if the accrual qualifies for discounting).

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 450

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High-end of the range estimate for a reasonably possible liability for product liability damages for which no accrual has been recorded.

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